Umbra

An immersive theatrical experience inspired by Woyzeck, Christian Shaw and the Peaky Blinders. Stepping inside the crumbling hallways of Poltimore House, audiences will be taken back to 1919 and immersed in a dark world of drinking, religion and organised crime as twisted demonic forces gradually worm their way into the minds of its inhabitants. Featuring an ensemble cast of vividly realised characters, Umbra offers audiences true freedom over whose path they choose to follow through the corridors of the house; Jesse invites you in for the party of a lifetime, while Dante’s mind crumbles under the traumas of the First World War, and Christian Shaw is tempted by an offer from a mysterious stranger. As infidelities start to spread and supernatural influences take control, a wild night of debauchery morphs into something entirely darker. Wherever audiences choose to roam, Umbra promises an unparalleled level of detail as the house will be transformed into a key part of the story, allowing audiences to flick through files and observe tiny details that will add further layers to story. Assistant Director James Hawley says ?You’ll come out and discuss with your friends what you saw, what you didn’t see. It’s a hugely satisfying thing to walk in and lose yourself trying to find out what the story is and finding all the secrets of the house that we’ve hidden.’ The team behind the production even includes a designated Scent Designer who will be adding a multisensory layer to each of the environments in the house to create a fully immersive world.

This event takes place at Poltimore House, Exeter EX4 0AU